Dozens gather at Seattle Center’s International Fountain for mass shooting vigil

SEATTLE (NBC, KYMA) - Dozens of community members gathered at Seattle Center's International Fountain Monday evening to mourn the three people who died in the mass shooting.

Those in attendance demanding action so that something like it doesn't happen again.

Aaron Murphy-Paine lost his own son to gun violence in 2024 and organized this candlelight vigil to shine a light on the three lives lost in Monday's senseless tragedy.

"I know what it feels like to have that empty seat at the table, at the dinner table," said Murphy-Paine.

Ashley Whitehead was 56-years-old, described by friends as a lover of life, art and family.

Whitehead was attending "Bite of Seattle" with her daughter when she was shot and later died in surgery.

Carlos Villalba was 44, a devoted husband and father of three, a close friend describes him as "One of the best people on the planet."

Junior Cee Sumo was just 19-years-old, court documents say he was one of the three people who exchanged gunfire at Seattle Center.

Anger, frustration, and sadness, shared by the community, and those leading it.

"I want you to know that we are with you today, this police department is part of your community," said Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.

Together, shining a light, on the lives that should never have been lost.